Sydney Sweet Treats Walking Tour of The Rocks & Circular Quay

Tour summary

A Harbourside afternoon full of Sweet Treats

Spend a couple of hours on our afternoon Sweet Treats Walking Tour tasting your way through the historic neighbourhoods and being introduced to the lesser-known artisans and providers of all things delightful that influence the buzz of a city we love.

Your Sydneysider guide will introduce and open doors to a community that provide a gateway into the past, present and future of Sydney  Harbour.

Meandering through the passages, avenues and arteries of The Rocks, Circular Quay and Quay Quarter Laneways a carefully curated tour will pair the history of Sydney with distinctive taste sensations to ensure you gain a specialist knowledge and appreciation for the passion and craftsmanship that leads to the exquisite flavours and renowned majestic views you encounter on your journey.

Tour information

What happens on the tour?

Your sweet story will begin in Sydney’s newest precinct, Quay Quarter Laneways, where you’ll join your local tour guide and your small band of fellow foodies.  Each tour has a maximum of 12 participants, letting you connect, engage and savour the moments with both the guide and the rest of the group. You’ll often find other Sydneysiders joining our walking tours, seeking a fresh sense of Sydney’s ever evolving food scene. 

Your guide will get your taste buds tingling as they reveal the details of the delicious journey you are about to embark on.

Once armed with this knowledge you’re ready to be immersed in the flavours, sights, smells, sounds and stories of your Sweet Treats Walking Tour!

Commencing your journey from Quay Quarter Laneways- the most recent incarnation of a Sydney neighbourhood, through bustling Circular Quay into The Rocks- where on the surface time has stood still yet the pulse of modern Sydney courses through its veins, this journey will take you from the First Nations through colonisation to the present day enabling you to gain a greater depth of understanding of the historical significance of the Harbour and its evolving story.

Over the course of two hours, we will stroll about 2.75 kilometers (1.7 miles) and visit four of the most wonderful producers in Sydney.

All of our partners are Australian, and many are exclusive to Sydney, offering tailored tasting and delights inviting you to abandon yourself to our specially prepared degustation for your Sweet Treats Walking Tour.  As we arrive at each venue, you’ll spend some time getting to know your host as they share the story behind the business.

Whilst the local venues we visit will vary from tour to tour we guarantee incredible food that will seduce and stimulate your senses to match those cheeky cravings.

Where there are opportunities to purchase goodies you can take advantage of the exclusive guest discounts on offer before we compare notes on our favourite sweet treats and continue our discovery. (Please note that all tour visits are pre-planned and there is no expectation for you to purchase products.)

Inclusions 

• Your own personal and very passionate guide will share their own local expertise and, of course, Sydney’s finest foodie secrets
• Four tasting stops
• All tastings and drinks:
  • Gelato or chocolate tastings (depending on day) 
  • Fudge & nougat tastings 
  • Patisserie
  • Pot of beer 
• Your own “Hello Sweetie!” pin badge – a great souvenir to take home 
• Special in store offers 
• A maximum tour group size of 12 people to keep the tour intimate 

Sites of Interest we will encounter on our journey:

• Sydney Observatory, The Rocks
• Sydney Harbour Bridge
• The Rocks Market, The Rocks
• Cadmans Cottage, The Rocks
• Nurses Walk, The Rocks
• First Fleet Park, Circular Quay
• Sydney Opera House, Circular Quay
• Customs House, Circular Quay
• First Flag, Circular Quay

and many more.

Accessibility & suitability

We welcome foodies and sweet tooths of all ages and we’re really happy to work with you on any access needs you may have.

There are a few considerations you need to be aware of:

The tour requires a basic level of fitness.  The pace of the walking tour is relaxed.  Over three hours we walk approx. 2.75 kilometers (1.7 miles).  There are one or two opportunities to sit down during the tour, but guests need to be able to stand for periods of time.

There are toilets along the route.

Some of the pathways we follow are narrow and/or cobbled and there are stairs and inclines to navigate – therefore, if you need wheelchair access, we recommend contacting us in advance.

This walking tour may not be suitable for gluten free and coeliac as not all venues are able to provide gluten free options.  Traces of nuts and gluten may be present in all tastings. This tour is not suitable for vegans.

Please contact us for if you have any queries about suitability, either through our Contact Us form, our chat function or give us a call.